Melissa Lansdell – Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) in Guelph
Melissa Lansdell offers individual counselling in Guelph for adults navigating life transitions, grief and loss, burnout, career change, self-esteem and the search for direction through change. Life does not always unfold according to plan, and even capable, resilient people can find themselves questioning what comes next after a career change, loss, relationship shift, health concern, caregiving responsibility, injury or burnout.
Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) practising under clinical supervision in Guelph while completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She also holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Carleton University.
Before moving into the mental-health profession, Melissa spent more than 15 years supporting people through leadership and career development. That background continues to shape the warm, practical and collaborative way she supports clients today — an experience that particularly resonates with professionals, leaders, caregivers and people accustomed to being capable for everyone else who now need a supportive space of their own.
Areas of Clinical Focus
Therapeutic Approach
Melissa draws from evidence-based, collaborative approaches tailored to each client’s goals and experiences.
These include:
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Strengths-Based Counselling
- Narrative Approaches to Identity & Transition
- Solution-Focused Techniques
- Career & Leadership-Informed Coaching Perspectives
Her approach supports clients in slowing down, making sense of change, and moving forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Who This Work Is For
This work may be suitable for individuals who:
- Are navigating a major life transition — career, health, relationship, or identity-related
- Are grieving a loss, whether of a person, a role, their health, or a future they had planned for
- Are professionals, leaders or caregivers accustomed to holding things together for others
- Want a warm, collaborative space to reconnect with their strengths and figure out what's next
